Startup Professionals Musings

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The Demographics Of New Venture Founders Are Changing

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25.

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Baby Boomers May Be Your Biggest Startup Competitors

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25.

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Grant Applications Often Provide Early-Stage Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

All you have to do to qualify for government grant consideration is pass the initial eligibility test: At least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States. In any case, I do recommend that you don’t try the grant process alone the first time.

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Encore Entrepreneur Is The New Baby Boomer Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25.

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8 Attributes Of Entrepreneurs Who Transform Society

Startup Professionals Musings

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo.

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8 Inspirational Insights For Those Chasing Your Dream

Startup Professionals Musings

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo.

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Seize the Power of Diversity in Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Tristan Walker, VP of Business Development at Foursquare and Silicon Valley diversity advocate, recently pointed out that, "By the year 2040, racial minorities will account for the majority of the United States population."